American Outdoor BrandsAOUT +17.05%59 Buyback Yield % is 3.50 as of Jun. 28, 2026, which is 23% below its 10-year median of 4.53. GuruFocus rates AOUT with a GF Score™ of 59/100 and a GF Value™ of $9.11 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 269 Travel & Leisure companies, American Outdoor Brands ranks better than 80.67% on this metric.
Buyback yield is the net repurchase of shares outstanding over the market capital of the company. It is a measure of shareholder return.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
AOUT vs CLAR, PLBY, PUSA: Buyback Yield % Comparison
For the Leisure subindustry, American Outdoor Brands's Buyback Yield %, along with its competitors' market caps and Buyback Yield % data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
American Outdoor Brands Buyback Yield % vs Travel & Leisure Industry
For the Travel & Leisure industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, American Outdoor Brands's Buyback Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where American Outdoor Brands's Buyback Yield % falls into.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
American Outdoor Brands (AOUT) has a Buyback Yield % of 3.50 as of Jun. 28, 2026. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on American Outdoor Brands and its competitors. This is 23% below median its historical median of 4.53. Over the past decade, American Outdoor Brands' Buyback Yield % has ranged from 0.63 to 8.90. According to the industry distribution chart, American Outdoor Brands ranks #52 out of 269 companies in the Travel & Leisure industry, placing it in the top 19.3%.
Is American Outdoor Brands' Buyback Yield % too high?
American Outdoor Brands' current Buyback Yield % of 3.50 is 23% below median its 10-year median of 4.53. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.63 to a high of 8.90. The Travel & Leisure industry median Buyback Yield % is 0.09. American Outdoor Brands' value of 3.50 is 3788.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, American Outdoor Brands ranks #52 out of 269 companies in the Travel & Leisure industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, American Outdoor Brands has a GF Score™ of 59/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does American Outdoor Brands' Buyback Yield % compare to CLAR and PLBY?
According to the Travel & Leisure industry distribution chart, American Outdoor Brands ranks #52 out of 269 companies for Buyback Yield %. This places American Outdoor Brands in the top 19% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Buyback Yield % is 0.09. American Outdoor Brands' value of 3.50 is 3788.9% above this benchmark. Historically, American Outdoor Brands' own Buyback Yield % has ranged from 0.63 to 8.90 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 4.53 vs. the industry median of 0.09, American Outdoor Brands has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Buyback Yield % for a Travel & Leisure company?
The median Buyback Yield % among Travel & Leisure companies is 0.09, based on 269 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Buyback Yield % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Buyback Yield % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. American Outdoor Brands's current Buyback Yield % of 3.50 is 3788.9% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Buyback Yield % mean?
A high Buyback Yield % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on American Outdoor Brands and its competitors. For the Travel & Leisure industry, the median Buyback Yield % is 0.09 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. American Outdoor Brands's current Buyback Yield % is 3.50, which is 23% below median its own 10-year median of 4.53. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is American Outdoor Brands stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, American Outdoor Brands (AOUT) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $9.11, compared to a current price of $11.72 — trading 28.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Buyback Yield % is 3.50, which is 23% below median its 10-year median of 4.53 and 3788.9% above the Travel & Leisure industry median of 0.09. American Outdoor Brands' overall GF Score™ is 59/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Buyback Yield % calculated?
Buyback Yield % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For American Outdoor Brands (AOUT), the current Buyback Yield % is 3.50 as of Jun. 28, 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is American Outdoor Brands (AOUT) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, American Outdoor Brands stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $11.72 is trading 28.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of $9.11.
GuruFocus considers American Outdoor Brands to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for AOUT:
Buyback Yield %: 3.50 (23% below median its 10-year median of 4.53)
GF Value™: $9.11 vs. price of $11.72 (28.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 3788.9% above the Travel & Leisure median (#52 of 269)
No single metric tells the full story. See the AOUT stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
American Outdoor Brands Inc is engaged in the business of providing outdoor products and accessories for hunting, fishing, camping, shooting, and personal security and defense products. The company designs and produces products and accessories, including shooting supplies, rest, vaults, and other related accessories; premium sportsman knives and tools for fishing and hunting; land management tools for hunting preparedness; harvesting products for post-hunt or post-fishing activities; electro-optical devices, including hunting optics, firearm aiming devices, flashlights, and laser grips; reloading, gunsmithing, and firearm cleaning supplies; and survival, camping, and emergency preparedness products.
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